Pecorino Romano

hard · sheep milk · Italy · $$$

A sharp, bold bite, with a firm body.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 9/10

creaminess 2/10

firmness 9/10

pungency 7/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Pecorino Romano with a bold Spanish red like Tempranillo (Rioja) — a salty, sharp sheep's-milk cheese (sharpness 9) wants a structured red to match it.

Great for

Pasta
Snacking & Crackers
Grating

Substitutes for Pecorino Romano

Cheese	Why it works
Parmigiano-Reggiano	similar overall, but less pungency
Sbrinz	similar overall, but less sharpness
Pecorino	similar overall, but less sharpness
Grana Padano	similar overall, but less pungency
Roncal cheese	similar overall, but less sharpness
Kefalotyri	similar overall, but less sharpness